Just 15 minutes of looking at pictures of skinny women is all it takes to change a man's taste in body shape, reveals first study of its kind

Looking at images of skinny women for just 15 minutes is all it takes to change a man's taste, researchers have found.
The findings, based on the response from a group of remote villagers without access to the internet, were the same for photos of plus-sized models.
It's the first study of its kind to prove that beauty ideals can change easily - even in those cultures not 'driven for thinness'.
British scientists tested the idea of image exposure in those who aren't bombarded with constant body ideals through the internet and TV.
They visited the Mosquito Coast of Nicaragua for the study,... read more

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